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| Alyssa’s childcare provider called to tell her that the provider’s young daughter woke up ill and she won’t be able to care for Alyssa’s son today. Alyssa’s friend, who is a stay‐at‐home mother, agrees to care for Alyssa’s son today so Alyssa can go to work. Alyssa has utilized: | Social Capital |
| Steven is moving into his first apartment in a few weeks and has been busy packing. In addition to the things he has purchased with money earned from his full‐time job, his parents have told him that he can take the furniture in his bedroom and his bedding when he moves out. His parents are providing for him with which type of income: | In-Kind Income |
| Erica is an active member of the Silver Cord program at her school. Through this program she commits to completing at least 25 hours of community service each year of high school. Her advisor has encouraged her to explore volunteering with non‐profit organizations. Which of the following would qualify as a non‐profit? | Big Brothers/Big Sisters |
| The ultimate goal of government programs is for individuals to become self‐sufficient and independent. | Government Assistance Programs |
| Julie is a single mother who recently lost her job. She would like to obtain training in the medical field in order to increase her future income and support her two children. In order to do this, she will need help paying some of her expenses while she is going back to school. Which government program might offer her assistance to help with living expenses and job training? | TANF |
| Medicare is provided by the Federal Government for individuals in specified circumstances. In which of the situations below would the individual most likely be receiving Medicare funds? | Rosie is 67 years old and in need of a health insurance program. |
| Which federal program assists low income families in purchasing nutritious foods? | SNAP |
| Due to unexpected circumstances, Ariel is temporarily receiving income from a government assistance program. The funds she receives through the government program are most likely funded by: | taxes at the local, state, and federal levels |
| Diana has faced the fact that she and her family need to explore assistance programs they might qualify for during the time she must be off work following an accident. How might she and her family locate an appropriate program? | Go to www.govbenefits.gov |
| Employment opportunities for Jackie and David are limited, but they both have jobs earning just a bit more than minimum wage. Which federal program will encourage them to file a tax return by offering a financial incentive to them? | Earned income tax credit |
